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'pretext' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'pretext' with 3 example sentences.


pretext noun

: something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

: an artful or simulated semblance


  • He did not come on the pretext of sickness.
  • He came to my house on the pretext of seeing me.
  • ... reason? What you're looking for is a pretext, isn't it?
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